Mechanical Commissioning Lead for Industrial Projects

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent in Houston to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. You will manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover activities, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

You will direct field teams through tests and start-ups, ensure safety compliance, and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems including HVAC and piping.
• Ability to lead and manage craft teams through system turnover and testing.
• Strong planning and coordination across multiple groups (engineering, vendors, OEMs, commissioning).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with mechanical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
• Coordinate and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, rotating equipment, HVAC, etc.).
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing, including flushing, hydrotesting, equipment alignment, leak checks, and mechanical run-ins.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet system readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.

Skills

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

HVAC systems

Piping

Rotating equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent in Houston to lead the safe, efficient commissioning of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. You will manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover activities, coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

You will direct field teams through tests and start-ups, ensure safety compliance, and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation.